Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger and recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition. Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger delivers programmes, in over 40 countries while committed to respect humanitarian principles as a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and, non-profit organisation. Our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflict. Action Against Hunger intervenes in four main areas: Nutrition, Mental Health & Care Practices; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Food Security and Livelihoods; Advocacy and Raising Awareness.
Action Against Hunger is looking for a Livelihood Agriculture Technician Based in its office in Basra.
Work place: Basra with frequent visits to ACF areas of interventions.
Type of contract: Initially 5 months Fixed-Term contract with the possibility of extension.
Working Hours: Full Time Contract of minimum 40 hours per week up to a maximum of 48 hours per week
Monthly Basic Salary: Action Against Hunger provide competitive salary according to ACF salary grid.
Benefits: Monthly Transport Allowance, Medical Insurance and + End of Year Benefit.
Purpose of the position: Contribute to implementation of Food Security and Livelihoods activities in districts of Basra governorate.
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Specific Objectives: Assignment 1: Improve agricultural productivity by promoting adoption of more climate responsive technologies in resources management - Provision and installation of solar water pumps, and conduct training to supported farmers on solar pump maintenance and care practices. - Support in preparing MOU with Basra barns and orchards to collect animal and plant wastes - Support in Identifying priority areas for communal composting units in coordination with Basra farmers associations (FAs) - Support in distributing compost products to farmers within the catchment area - Lead a training with FAs followed by on-site coaching and supervision to capacitate FAs to lead independent extension services for smallholder farmers.
Assignment 2: Reduce social cohesion pressures between pastoralists and farmers arising from an expanding agriculture sector - Provision and installation of hydroponic green fodder production units - Provision of cash-for-veterinary services for supported buffalo herders. - Conduct a joint training on agro-ecology and organic farming practices for both farmers and pastoralists
Assignment 3: cash transfer programming including livelihoods, and business grants. - Selection, identification, verification and registration of project beneficiaries - Follow-up and monitor livelihood activities - Identification of cash distributions points and monitor and follow up cash distribution
Assignment 4: Reporting and means of verification - Prepare monthly report of the activities in the field - Support the PM in the collection and organization all the required means of verification - Report any incident or relevant occurrence to the supervisor
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Recruitment Criteria:
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Qualification/Degree: |
University Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related field preferred. |
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Professional Experience |
2 years of work experience in a Food security and livelihood or relevant field. |
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General Skills
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Strong knowledge of the intervention area Good computer knowledge Strong agriculture and livestock knowledge Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian crises issues Experience on cash transfer programming including unconditional cash grants, agriculture and livelihood, business grants etc. Understanding small business, business planning and business management. |
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Technical Skills |
Good communicator and good training abilities Attention to detail Diligence Autonomy Strong commitment for confidentiality Flexible with working hours Stress tolerant Able to stick to deadlines Good team work spirit Good analytical capacity Good organizational abilities: capacity to be articulate and advise Commitment to promoting gender equity and equality |
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Managerial Skills (if applicable) |
Arabic: fluent English: basic level |
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Language Skills |
University Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related field preferred. |
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IT Skills |
Knowledge in Microsoft software: Word and Excel |
Closing Date: Wednesday 13th of July2022
Qualified candidates must submit a Cover Letter and a Resume (CV) to
recruitment-ba@iq-actionagainsthunger.org.
Please indicate the job reference number: BAS/FSL/08/062022, in the e-mail subject line.
Action Against Hunger encourages female candidates to apply.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further screening.
Please note that the final candidates will be subjected to security screening and positive references.
For more information please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en
